WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
San Marcos
Texas
Texas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in San Marcos
January
$196February
$119March
$124April
$129May
$205June
$226July
$238August
$246highestSeptember
$235October
$143November
$113lowestDecember
$125Carbon Emissions
946 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,177 kWh
San Marcos's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Solar, and Nuclear. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 58% of San Marcos's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 15%. Coal provides 13% of the energy in San Marcos. Solar provides 8% of the energy in San Marcos. Nuclear provides 6% of the energy in San Marcos.
58%
Natural Gas
15%
Wind
13%
Coal
8%
Solar
6%
Nuclear
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,274 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,760
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | Varies | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $12- $14 /Unit | CenterPoint Energy | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of San Marcos. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Texas New Mexico Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential LSP POLR | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company) | Fixed | 14¢ |
AEP Central has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company) | Fixed | 14¢ |
AEP North has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company) | Fixed | 14¢ |
CenterPoint has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company) | Fixed | 14¢ |
Pedernales Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch Time-of-Use Rate | TOU | 8¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential & Farm/Ranch | Fixed | 10¢ |
Oncor has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company) | Fixed | 13¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,177 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | Frontier Budget Saver 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 14.46¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 12 demand response | 14.67¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 24 demand responsecheapest 13+ months | 14.7¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 36 lowest depositcheapest renewable | 14.72¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 36 demand response | 14.73¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,177 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 36 lowest depositcheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months | 15.42¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| Frontier | Frontier Budget Saver 12 cheapest 12 months | 15.46¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 24 lowest deposit | 15.52¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 18 lowest deposit | 15.62¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 15 lowest deposit | 15.62¢ | 15 months | Choose Plan | |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,177 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | Frontier Budget Saver 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 14.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 12 demand response | 14.44¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 24 demand responsecheapest 13+ months | 14.46¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 36 demand response | 14.46¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | Half-price Nights 12 demand response | 14.54¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,177 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 12 demand responsecheapestcheapest 12 months | 13.71¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 24 demand responsecheapest 13+ months | 13.75¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 36 demand response | 13.77¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | PoolConnect 12 demand response | 13.8¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | PoolConnect 24 demand response | 13.88¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,177 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | Frontier Budget Saver 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 15.63¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Champion Energy Services | Champ Saver-12 | 15.88¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Frontier | Frontier Budget Saver 24 cheapest 13+ months | 15.93¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 36 lowest depositcheapest renewable | 15.97¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| OhmConnect Energy | TexasConnect 12 demand response | 16.04¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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